1997 BMW 540 540iA specs & colors

4dr Car

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540IA 4dr Sdn 5-Spd Auto
$49,900
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$52,350
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1997 BMW 540 540iA

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 282.0-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 188.0" length, 56.5" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
18 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
282 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 x 1.18 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Brake ABS System
Four-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x 0.79 in
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A

Engine

Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310 @ 3900
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
282 @ 5700
Displacement
4.4L/268
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG
18 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Measurements

Second Hip Room
N/A
Length, Overall
188 in
Trunk Volume
11 ft³
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Track Width, Front
60 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Front Leg Room
42 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Passenger Volume
93 ft³
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Track Width, Rear
60 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Leg Room
34 in

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Four-link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs

Tires & Wheels

Spare Tire Size
P225/55R16
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Front Tire Size
P225/55R16
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 7 in
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R16

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,803 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A

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